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Oakwood Georgia Map

Explore Oakwood, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Oakwood, Georgia

How to Use This Oakwood, Georgia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Oakwood, Georgia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Georgia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Oakwood.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Oakwood
State	Georgia (GA)
County	Hall County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	34.222133
Longitude	-83.884856
Population	4,822
Density	322.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	30016, 30566
Area Code	404, 470, 678, 770
County Seat	Gainesville
School District	Hall County School District

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About Oakwood, Georgia

Oakwood is a locality in Hall County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,822. The population density is 322.3 people per km². Oakwood is located at 34.2221°N, 83.8849°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Oakwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 30016, 30566.

Oakwood presents a landscape defined by the deep, iron-rich red clay of the piedmont that shapes the character of the Georgia interior. It lies 3.8 miles northeast of Flowery Branch, GA (from Flowery Branch, GA: bearing 38°T), and is situated 6.0 miles southwest of Gainesville. The terrain surrounding Oakwood is defined by gentle, forested slopes that rise toward the Blue Ridge Mountains, which appear as a hazy, jagged silhouette on the far horizon. Water finds its way through the landscape via Mud Creek, a quiet presence that carves a path through the dense, verdant growth of the local woodland. Only two miles distant, the expansive waters of Lake Sidney Lanier gather in the basin, providing a stillness that reflects the heavy, humid light of late summer afternoons. Within the immediate boundaries of the area, Oakwood City Park offers a space where the longleaf pines cast shifting patterns across the soil. The air here holds the scent of damp earth and pine needles, grounding the senses in a geography that feels both ancient and enduring.

Oakwood emerged from a history deeply tied to the railroads and the steady expansion of the agricultural trade that once defined the regional economy. Early settlers recognized the value of the fertile soil, planting crops that thrived in the warm, predictable climate of the piedmont. Today, the industrial landscape has shifted toward a blend of manufacturing and logistics, supporting a local economy that balances tradition with modern commerce. The rhythm of work in Oakwood is marked by the steady movement of goods through the corridors that connect the interior to the broader national network. Small businesses and regional enterprises remain the backbone of daily life, keeping the focus on local productivity and steady growth. This industrious spirit reflects a long-standing commitment to self-reliance that continues to shape the character of the people who reside here.

Cultural life in Oakwood is characterized by a quiet, deliberate pace that values neighborly connection and a sense of shared responsibility. Residents often gather for seasonal festivities that celebrate the harvest or local history, fostering a social environment that feels rooted in the immediate surroundings. While Oakwood remains a place of modest scale, it serves as a gateway to the broader intellectual and professional life of the region, notably through its proximity to the University of North Georgia. The town maintains its own distinct identity, avoiding the frantic pace of the larger metropolitan centers to the south. Famous individuals such as the acclaimed author Eudora Welty, who possessed deep ties to the broader Southern literary tradition, represent the kind of creative depth often found in the quiet corners of this region. The enduring appeal of Oakwood lies in this balance of accessibility and the preservation of a private, steady way of life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Oakwood City Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 008° N
Chicopee Woods Naure Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 073° E
Chicopee Woods Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 065° NE
Sidney Lanier Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 349° N
Hog Mountain Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 201° S
Lake Sidney Lanier (Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 339° N
Chicopee Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 071° E
Mulberry Creek Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 170° S
Walnut Creek Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 062° NE
Allen Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 062° NE
Old Tractor (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 205° SW
Gainesville Train (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 038° NE
Poultry Capital of the World Monument (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 032° NE
Gallery on the Square (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 032° NE
Mercury (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 032° NE
The Statue at the Square (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 032° NE
The Sun (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 032° NE
The Astroid Belt (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 031° NE
Luminary 830 (Public Artwork) — 6.5 mi, 031° NE
Breneau Ballet Center (Arts Centre) — 6.7 mi, 034° NE
Breneau Outdoor Theater (Theatre) — 6.7 mi, 034° NE
Breneau Athletes Artwork (Arts Centre) — 6.7 mi, 034° NE
Lanier Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 230° SW
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.7 mi, 246° SW · 5,036 acres
The Bowl at Sugar Hill (Theatre) — 11.7 mi, 227° SW
Don Carter State Park (State Park) — 12.5 mi, 034° NE
Cumming Fire Museum (Museum) — 14.9 mi, 269° W
Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 16.6 mi, 244° SW
Old Rail Bridge for Nuclear Laboratory (Historic Ruins) — 17.6 mi, 302° NW
Chattahoochee National Forest (National Forest) — 25.0 mi, 352° N · 752k acres

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